February 27, 2018 In place of bellwork this week, you are going to read about the revolutions in the Americas and complete a worksheet. This should be review from the presentations and will be included on your exam. For today’s class, complete the first section on the “Spanish-American Hierarchy.” Do not move ahead! Be ready to discuss!

Ruling the South American Colonies Catholicism was brought to the Americas by Spanish and Portuguese rulers. Priests and monks converted the Native Americans and taught them loyalty to the crown. By 1800, the Catholic Church controlled half the wealth in Latin America. Colonists were mad at the trade restrictions and high taxes Spain and Portugal forced them to pay. Especially the creoles (land-owning elite!)

Social Order Latin American colonies were divided between social classes based on race. Peninsulares: colonial leaders born in Spain or Portugal; held all important military and political positions. Creoles: colonial-born white aristocrats/elite; controlled most of the land and business Mestizos: mixed Native American and white ancestry; worked as servants and unskilled laborers Also included mulattoes, natives & slaves

How did Napoleon’s Wars create an opportunity for change?

How was Brazil’s revolution different?

Compare and Contrast the American and French Revolutions.

Miguel Hidalgo was a creole who led Mexico’s revolution BLOCK 2 To begin, complete the second section of the review worksheet (bottom ½). Be ready to discuss! Francois Toussaint-L’Ouverture led the slave rebellion and Haitian independence from France. Jose De San Martin (above) & Simon Bolivar (right) were key liberators of Spanish colonies Miguel Hidalgo was a creole who led Mexico’s revolution

Monroe Doctrine: 1823 Interference by European nations in the Americas would be viewed as acts of aggression, requiring U.S. intervention. The U.S. wanted to guarantee no European power would move into Latin America Used to justify our expansion and involvement in the region. Make a prediction  how would the Monroe Doctrine impact our involvement in Cuba and Puerto Rico?

U.S. interventions during the period

Review  Unit 4: Age of Revolutions Slate & Race

How it works….. The class will be divided into teams of 3-4 people A question will appear on the screen Your team will discuss the answer and write it on the slate (legibly – no abbreviations) I will count down from 5 – once I reach ZERO, all groups will hold up their slate at the same time! I will then allocate points for correct answers. You will be disqualified if you are caught changing answers, cheating or using notes. No whining or complaining…. Only I will judge!!! Whichever team ends 22 questions with the highest point value, will get five points of extra credit on their unit 4 exam.

What were the two sides of the English Civil War What were the two sides of the English Civil War? (Include the name of that side and the people that supported that side)

List one cause of the Great Migration

Which law, passed after the English Civil War, guaranteed Parliament’s power, equal taxation and individual rights?

The British tax on all printed goods; started public boycotts in America.

Why did the King of England send soldiers to Boston?

How did the King of England respond to the Boston Massacre?

List one decision made at the Second Continental Congress.

This document, written by Thomas Jefferson, established inalienable rights & listed all the problems with the British king. It is viewed as the beginning of the American Revolution.

List three reasons why the colonists defeated the British in the Revolution.

List one change made to the government under the U.S. Constitution.

Why did Louis XVI call a meeting of the Estates General?

After the third estate was locked out of the Estates-General, they formed the ______________ and refused to break up until a new constitution was written for France.

What was the goal of the Reign of Terror?

After the Reign of Terror, the ___________ came to power and wrote a new Constitution for France. They also appointed Napoleon as the emperor

List three changes the Napoleonic Code implemented in France.

List one similarity between the English, American and French Revolutions.

List two reasons the Haitians revolted from France.

What type of government did Brazil establish post-independence?

Why did the Industrial Revolution start in Britain?

Crowded, urban apartments used during the Industrial Revolution.

Temporary military rule Temporary military rule. Used by the king of England in both the English Revolution and American Revolution to regain order.

Who were the bourgeoisie?

TIE-BREAKER In correct order, list the three classes of the Latin American hierarchy.